Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 80, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 August 1929 — Page 3

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POOR TRAINING CHIEF CAUSE OF PLANECRASHES Ratio of Accidents to Number of Hours Flown Is Decreasing. BV * A THAN ROBERTSON, Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.—The pilot's lack of proper training is the greatest single factor contributing to the increasing number of airplane crashes, Edward P. Howard, chief of the air regulation division of the department of commerce, said today. Howard pointed out, however, that Is spite of the frequency of crashes recently the rate of plane accidents In proportion to the number of hmirs flown is decreasing. Not only are more planes in operation today, he said, but each plane is averaging more hours in the air lhan a year ago. Therefore, he continued, what seems to be an increase in accidents actually represents a decreased rate end increased safety. The latest figures available, Howard said, show that, slightly more than 50 per cent of airplane accidents are attributable to the “human'' rather than the '‘mechanical’’ factors involved. “The structural failure of planes which properly are handled largely has been eliminated,'’ he said. “Also revised designs and new engineering systems practically have eliminated accidents due to the insfabili of planes, which formerly resulted in tendencies to spin.” Improvement along these lines has been worked out by the department in co-operation with manufacturers of planes, the air official said. THEATER BOARD NAMED Committee Will Settle Film Controversies. A board of theater owners and distributors was named today by Associated Theater Owners of Indiana to settle controversies between small theater owners and film distributors. The body was created on recommendation of Charles C. Pettijohn, general counsel for Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America. Members are Louis Markum. A. C. Earing and Harry Markum. owners, and Harry Graham. Floyd Brown and Charles-Reagan. exchange managers. FREE ON MOB CHARGE Three Acquitted of Inflaming Lawn Against Nebraska Negroes. Pu t'nited Press NORTH PLATTE. Neb.. Aug. 13. Three men accused of having organized a mob which forced a general exodus of North Platte’s Negro population after Louis Seman, Negro, had killed Policeman Ed Green, 4ily 13. stood acquitted of charges of unlawful assembly here today. A jury returned the verdict after ten minutes deliberation Monday night. KEEP UP HOSPITAL DRIVE Total to Date for Methodist Fund Over 5896,000. Drive for $1,000,000 Methodist hospital expansion fund continued today after Arthur R. Baxter, general campaign chairman, announced that the total raised thus far is $896,333. The next meeting for reports on donations will be held Monday noon at the Columbia Club. The drive will close Sept. 1.

JR. O. U. A. M. EXCURSION TO TiJtfon, Ohio sj§ .00 ROIIND §Ol TRIP SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 GOlNG—Special traiD will leave Indianapolis 11:30 p. m.; arrive Tiffin 0:15 a. tn. RETURNING—Leave Tiffin. Sunday Evening. August is. Tickets at City Ticket Office, 112 Monument Circle, phene Riley 3322 and I'niou Station. ROUTE BIG FOUR

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She has lost $5,000,000. A bitter six-year court fight over a strip of Palm Beach, Fla., ocean frontage has been decided against Mrs. Richard Croker, above, widow of a former New York political leader. Her late husband had sold, for SIOO a foot, an option on land now worth $750.

FARMERS TRUST SELLSMNTROL Investment Corporation Assumes Operation. The Farmers Trust Company. 150 East Market street, today was being operated by the Washington Investment Corporation, following consummation of the sale of the trust company’s controlling interest Monday afternoon. Charles N. Williams, founder of the trust company twenty-five years ago, retired as president and is succeeded by Mark V. Rinehart, vicepresident of the Washington Bank and Trust Company, which also is owned by the investment firm. Williams will be chairman of the board of directors of the trust company. Francis W. Payne, former trust officer of the Washington Bank and Trust Company, has been selected to succeed Rinehart as vice-presi-dent. Officers of the investment company are: J. Edward Morris, president; Rinehart, vice - president; Payne, secretary, and W. A. Hackameyer, assistant secretary and treasurer. Officers of the Farmers’ Trust Company, in addition to Rinehart and williams, are: Edwin R. Forrey, vice-president; Riley E. Smith, vicepresident and treasurer; and Charles R. Kellogg, secretary. Resources of the trust company total more than $2,000,000, while those of "the investment company are said to aggregate $16,000,000. The area of Persia is about twelve times the area of the state of Alabama.

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LOWER SUGAR TARIFFjS PLAN Borah Works Out Scheme to Reduce Rate. Bu United Press WASHINGTON. Aug. 13.—A sugar tariff scheme which would reduce the existing rate rather than nearly doubling it as the house bill does, has been worked out by Senator William E. Borah of Idaho, and probably will be offered on the senate floor to combat whatever increase is proposed by senate Republicans. Borah's experts who worked out his plan for a lower tariff and a treasury bounty to the sugar and cane beet growers have informed him his project will save the American sugar consumer $150,000,000 a year. They estimate the house 2.20 cent a pound Cuban rate would cost $443,000,000 and that the present lowrate of 1.76 cents a pound is costing $293,000,000 a year. Coupled with the Borah plan there is understood to be a restriction proposed on Philippine imports, either through a tariff to be levied if Philippine production runs too high or through a limitation preventing the Philippines - from importing more than a certain amount of duty free sugar into this country each year. White Sheep Are Sought Two milk-white sheep turned black sheep Monday and left their home for alluring, distant pastures, Sylvester Johnson, 3668 Central avenue, told police today as he appealed for aid in searching for them.

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TRAGEDY STOPS TRIP Wife Killed and Husband Hurt at Columbia City. Bli United Press COLUMBIA CITY. Ind.. Aug. 13. —A fishing trif) erided in tragedy here when Mrs. Charles E. Fisher, 44. was killed, her husband severely injured and the family’s pet dog killed in a grade crossing accident. A Pennsylvania train struck the car six miles east of Columbia City. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher were on their way to enjoy an outing at fishing. He will recover. ASK DEATH FOR YOUNGJLAYERS Two ‘Collegiate Bandits’ Indicted for Murder. By United Frcse CHICAGO, Aug. 13.—The state has begun its fight to send Earl Nicholson, 20. and Roberty Camy, 19, “collegiate bandits,” to the electric chair for the murders of Geore Schreiner and Leo Raymond. Two indictments, charging murder, and one each charging assault to kill and robbery, were returned against the youths Monday after they confessed slaying Schreiner and Raymond, both druggists, and wounding Joseph Jerry, a night watchman. John E. Northrop, assistant state’s attorney, promised to “guarantee speedy justice.” The boys, both high school graduates, embarked upon a career of crime in May after becoming acquainted in a Cicero saloon. More than three hundred million people live in China.

Women s Shoes All Tru-pe-dic OXFORDS and STRAP SLIPPERS. Were Now $11.50 $8,05 All quality shoes built to an exacting standard which assures every woman of absolute comfort with the utmost walking ease. Buy your fall and winter shoes now’! You will want to buy several pairs at this generous saving!

MILLIONAIRE IS prisonwarden; Galesburg Man Takes Charge of Illinois Cells. Bn Un’ted Presi JOLIET. 111.. Aug. 12.—Major Hen- ! ry C. Hill, millionaire Galesburg busi- j ness man. is assuming his duties as warden of Joliet and Statesville penitentiaries and the Joliet honor farm, without “any pet theories.” “The strictest discipline will be enforced during my incumbency,” Major Hill declared today, “but the 3,300 prisoners, intrusted to my care, will be treated humanely. Every’ effort will be made to reform them.” Major Hill, a former postoffice inspector in Galesburg and in New York, is a Spanish-American, war veteran. He made most of his forj tune, it is said, as foreign sales dij rector of an automotive corporation j just prior to the World war. i The major succeeds Elmer J. Green of Waukegan, whose resignation was requested by Governor Louis L. Emmerson. Green was an appointee of former Governor Len Small. BURY 8 IN ONE GRAVE All Members of Family Died in Auto Train Crash. Bn United Press DALLAS, Tex., Aug. 13.—Eight members of the Sherwood P. Badgett simily, killed when a train crashed into a truck Sunday causing thirteen deaths, were buried in a single grave here today. Mrs. Badgett and her seven daughters died in the crash. The lather and six sons attended the funeral.

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Special Sale WOMEN’S SHOES Regular $5 Values j|P A group of beautiful shoes, including pumps, straps, ties and oxfords, in black, blonde and tan. High and Cuban heels. All sizes. —Pettis, Downstairs Store

150 Sheets Specially Priced s 1.39 Good quality Dormitory sheets, with colored borders. 81x90 inches. Size 81x99, $1.49. —Pettis, Downstairs Store 200 French Boudoir Sets 5 3.98 Lovely rayon bed sets, with spread, 80x105 inches, and large oval pillow, with 6-inch flounce. Rose,*blue, orchid and gold. —Pettis, Downstairs Store Popular Oilcloth Pillows 68c Hand painted oil cloth pillows in a varied assortment of designs and shapes. Ideal for porch, canoe, etc. Bound edges. —Pettis, Downstairs Store Boys’ Jacquard Knit Sweaters 78c Fine quality slipover sweaters for school and fall wear. Many bright colors that boys will be sure to like. All sizes. —Pettis, Downstairs Store

A wonderful group of summer dresses fashioned of popular fabrics and in the season’s styles. $y.95 Crepes, prints and georgettes in every popular color and combination of colors. Attractively fashioned with flares, pleats, tucks, stitching, novel collars and cuffs, belts and many other important details. A splendid assortment of sizes, including many large sizes. —Pettis, Downstairs Store

Daytime Prints Lovely for Frocks 25c Several hundred yards of daytime prints, in a wide range of clever patterns. Very attractive colors. Ideal for wash frocks for women and children. —Pettis, Downstairs Store 50-Inch Rayon Damask Rayon damask, lustrous and heavy for draperies. Green, rose, blue, black and red combined with gold color. Stripes and allover designs. —Pettis Downstairs Store 1,500 Yards Cretonne 19c Short lengths of colorful cretonne for hangings, pillows, coverings and many other uses. Many designs and popular color combinations. —Pettis, Downstairs Store 150 Lovely Boudoir Lamps 98c These beautiful boudoir lamps are in harmonizing colors. Complete with parchment or glass shade. —Pettis, Downstairs Store

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CHILDREN! Get Your Tickets to “ROBIN HOOD" Come to our store for tickets, without charge, and information about same. Sponsored by Pettis Downstairs Store. Get your ticket in the Robin Hood Booth, downstairs. Strand Aug. 13th Uptown Aug. 14th 1:00 P. M. Souvenirs for Every Child! —Pettis, Downstairs Store